Indian Wells Masters: Vaccine-sceptic Novak Djokovic to miss BNP Paribas Open Five-time champion Novak Djokovic is set to miss the upcoming Indian Wells Masters in California, USA owing to his vaccine status. The former World No.1 admitted he would be unable to go to Indian Wells and Miami with the United States requiring all travellers to be fully vaccinated. Follow Indian Wells Masters LIVE score updates on InsideSport.IN
The much-anticipated Indian Wells Masters is all set to kick start from March 9 (Women) followed by Men’s event on the next day.
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“As of today, no. I can’t go, can’t enter United States. As of today, I’m not able to play. But let’s see what happens. I mean, maybe things change in the next few weeks,” he told the media.
- Djokovic finally competed in Dubai Tennis Championships last month after the Australian Open saga.
- His participation at upcoming Grand Slams tournaments like French Open & US Open are in doubt owing to his vaccine status.
- Djokovic, who is levelled with Federer for 20 Grand Slams, saw Rafael Nadal eclipse him for record 21st major after missing the Australian Open.
- Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over Djokovic’s next tournament amid vaccination rules in a number of countries.
- He also faces a ban from year’s first Masters of the clay court in Monte Carlo where he stays with his family.
“He has to be in order. For the moment, as far as I know, he is not vaccinated. As soon as he is in good health with respect to government regulations, we will welcome him with open arms,” said the tournament director Zeljko Franulovic.
Ahead of his return, he had told the BBC: “Yes, that is the price that I’m willing to pay because the principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title or anything else.”
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